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2,608 ft
Distance
371 ft
Climb
00:01:38
Avg time
371 ft
Altitude change
6,211 ft
Altitude min
6,582 ft
Altitude max
6,211 ft
Altitude start
6,581 ft
Altitude end
14.2%
Grade
6.3%
Grade max
27.3%
Grade min
2,608 ft
Distance climb
00:01:38
Avg time
SilverKing Switchbacks Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
- Backcountry Ski
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Riding AreaWhitewater Ski Resort
Nelson, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity100 in Hiking [+]
- 85 in Trail Running
- 5 in Backcountry Skiing
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Global Ranking
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Provincial Ranking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT4 Alpine Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular In Reverse
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Dogs AllowedYes
Access trail to Silver King Ridge from top of Silver King lift. A bit rough as there is no constructed trail.
Trail Supporters
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 3 rides
- 7 miles average
6 Months
- 10 rides
- 7 miles avg distance
All
- 23 rides
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Directions to silverking-switchbacks trailhead
(49.444770, -117.134930)
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